Today I’m sharing a Blackberry Kir Royale Cocktail. It is super easy and perfect for special occasions. Join in for this month’s Flavors of France Progressive Eats dinner!
I do love a nice fruity cocktail and when celebrating French cuisine, I thought only a champagne cocktail would do. Of course I put an little Oklahoma spin on it and added blackberry brandy. The results were superb!
Kir Royale is a classic cocktail that mixes champagne and creme de cassis. Of course finding something like that in my little town is crazy talk. When I spotted the blackberry brandy, I knew that would be a fabulous combination. You can also use sparkling wine if champagne isn’t quite in the budget.
Now how about that fabulous menu we have lined up for you this month!
Join us for the Flavors of France!
Appetizers
- Tarte á l’Oignon – French Onion Tart from Spice Roots
- Gougeres filled with Bechamel aux Champignons from Pastry Chef Online
Salad
- French Carrot Salad from Stetted
- Salade de Tomates et Fromage from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Soups
- Provencal Vegetable Soup Au Pistou from Mother Would Know
Main Course
- Duck Breasts a l’Orange from The Heritage Cook
Bread
- Fig and Anise Bread from The Wimpy Vegetarian
Veggies/Sides
- Zucchini Summer Squash Tomato Gratin from Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Desserts
- Lemon Glazed Madeleines from Barbara Bakes
- Triple-Layer Chocolate Macaroon Cake from François Payard from Creative Culinary
Welcome to Progressive Eats, our virtual version of a Progressive Dinner Party. This month’s theme is the Flavors of France and is hosted by Jane Bonacci who blogs at The Heritage Cook. Join us and make something unique and delicious!
- 1 bottle of chilled champagne or sparkling wine
- blackberry brandy
- fresh blackberries for garnish
- For each glass of champagne add ½ oz blackberry brandy. Garnish with fresh blackberries.
If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, a progressive dinner involves going from house to house, enjoying a different course at each location. With Progressive Eats, a theme is chosen each month, members share recipes suitable for a delicious meal or party, and you can hop from blog to blog to check them out.
We have a core group of 12 bloggers, but we will always need substitutes and if there is enough interest would consider additional groups. To see our upcoming themes and how you can participate, please check out the schedule at Creative Culinary or contact Barb for more information.
Liz says
Your blackberry version of this lovely cocktail looks divine! Perfect way to toast our magnificent French meal!!!
Milisa says
Thanks Liz!
Jenni says
Cheers, Melisa! Love your Sooner spin on the Kir Royale! Makes sense for me in NC, too. We have blackberries growing in our yard. =)
Milisa says
Thanks Jenni! I’m loving the wild blackberries in Oklahoma!
Laura says
Blackberry brandy – wow. I’ve look through my liquor cabinet and I don’t have any, so besides teaching me a new version of kir royale, you’re going to expand my “alchoholic resources:)” Thanks.
Milisa says
Thanks Laura! I loved it and I bet you will too!
Jane, The Heritage Cook says
You just hit it out of the park for me – Kir Royale is my favorite special occasion drink! I have never tried it with the fruit brandy, but definitely will next time! 🙂 What a fun way to celebrate our tribute to France this month!!
Milisa says
Thanks Jane! I hope you get a chance to try it!
Ansh says
Perfect toast to a great meal! A fun tribute to a great cuisine.
Milisa says
Thanks Ansh!
Dj says
Yum that would be so good for weddings.,great idea Missy.
Carol at Wild Goose Mama says
I agree with DJ. Super for a wedding. And just fun for any occasion.